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Laos on track to graduate from group of least developed countries in 2026: WB

Vientiane, Dec. 23 -- The World Bank (WB) has forecast that Laos is on track to graduate from the group of least developed countries (LDCs) in 2026, citing encouraging signs of macroeconomic recovery ... Read More


Announcement on 15th plenum of 13th Party Central Committee

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- In accordance with the full-term working programme, the 15th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee was held in Hanoi from December 22 to 23, 2025. Party General Secretary To Lam... Read More


Dong Thap enforces full port controls on vessels in anti-IUU fishing drive

Dong Thap, Dec. 23 -- The People's Committee of Dong Thap has issued an official directive instructing relevant departments, sectors, and local authorities to continue implementing robust measures to ... Read More


Philippines extends sugar import ban

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- The Philippine Government has decided to extend its ban on sugar imports until the end of December 2026, as domestic supply has improved. The move aims to continue protecting farmers... Read More


Exhibition highlights vitality of Vietnamese cultural heritage

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- An exhibition titled "Vietnamese Cultural Heritage - Vitality from Tradition to Modernity" opened at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi on December 23. The event is jointly or... Read More


Singapore tightens security ahead of Christmas Eve

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- Singapore Police have announced enhanced security measures along Orchard Road, the city-state's busiest shopping belt, as large crowds of residents and visitors are expected on Chris... Read More


Votes called for outstanding cultural, sports and tourism events of 2025

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- Van Hoa (Culture) Newspaper of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on December 23 held a press conference in Hanoi to launch the vote for the top 10 outstanding cultural, spo... Read More


Indonesia faces challenge of balancing wages, labour costs

Jakarta, Dec. 23 -- Indonesia plans to raise minimum wages by about 5-7% in 2026 under a new formula signed into law by President Prabowo Subianto, a move that could test the country's cost competitiv... Read More


Singapore calls on Thailand, Cambodia to resume dialogue

Singapore, Dec. 23 -- Following the Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to discuss the situation between Thailand and Cambodia, Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Bala... Read More


Fifty-five to stand trial in health ministry bribery case

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- The first-instance trial of 55 defendants in a bribery case involving the Food Safety Authority (VFA) under the Ministry of Health is scheduled to commence on January 5, according to... Read More